William "Bill" F. Willard, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Bill was born December 7, 1937. He married Shirley Schwochert on October 27,1956 she preceded him in death on October 1, 1987. Bill married Bonnie Olson on May 27, 2000. He enjoyed his family, friends, traveling and his yard. Bill retired in 2000 after driving for Fuchs Trucking for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of Mazomanie. Children, Brenda (Bob) Cowin,Julie (Dave Sphar) Willard,
Rhonda (Leonce) Duhon,
Rick (Cheryl) Olson,
Rhonda (Rich) Olson-Schroeder,
Rachelle (Gary) Wendt.
Grandchildren, Russell and Christopher Sphar, Suzanne (Dave) Justman, Tim Hollfelder, Lacy (Andrew) Johnson, Brandon Olson, Keaton and Jenna Wendt.
2 great-grandchildren, Brody and Beatrix, A sister Ann (David) Manthe and brother Bob Willard. He is further survived by other realtives and many friends.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey William Willard, daughter Jeri Lynn Willard, and a sister Mary Wagner.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 11am at St. Johns Luthern Church in Mazomanie with Pastor Rob Nelson officiating. Friends may call Tuesday, March 31 from 5pm until 8pm at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Hwy 14 west, Mazomanie and on the day of service at the church from 10am until time of service.